Information System Security Engineer (ISSE)

Responsibilities

The Information Systems Security Engineering (ISSE) position supports a national security focused customer providing system security engineering services and/or product to ensure secure reliable and uninterrupted availability of customer developed and deployed systems and networks.  The ISSE will support the Government to ensure core security engineering principles are implemented into assigned programs information systems architecture.

 

PRINCIPAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

Lifecycle cybersecurity support of US Navy systems, which includes, but is not limited to:

• Perform analysis and evaluation to design, implement, test and field secure systems, networks, and architectures
• Assessing system compliance against NIST, DoD, and Navy security requirements to include the NIST 800-53 controls and DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and Security Requirements Guides (SRGs)
• Develop, implement, and enforce information systems security policies ensuring system security requirements are addressed during all phases of the acquisition and Information System (IS) lifecycle.
• Conduct certification and testing in accordance with the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) policy; identify deficiencies and providing recommendations of risk mitigation to customer.
• Support the Government to resolve conflicting system security engineering requirements.
• Develop program technical publications such as Systems Engineering Plans (SEP), Technical Plans, Analyses and Reports, Risk Assessments, Security Concepts of Operations (SECONOP), Program Protection Plan, Anti-Tamper Plan, Cybersecurity Strategy, Technology Development Strategies, Test Plans, procedures and reports, System Security Plans
• Coordinating with other system SMEs to identify and develop authorization boundary diagrams, architecture diagrams, and hardware and software inventories
• Working with system administrators, engineers, and developers to update system/site policies, procedures, and process guides
• Producing evidence as necessary to support compliance status of NIST, DoD, and Navy security requirements
• Maintaining awareness and knowledge of evolving security and risk management standards and communicate and apply relevant changes to existing processes
• Attending and participating in regular A&A status meetings to facilitate progress and address potential issues of RMF system efforts
• Actively participating in working group meetings to identify, plan, and execute strategies in response to emerging cybersecurity/RMF policies

 

 

Required Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Systems Security Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related field with 3+ years experience. 
• Preferred: Experience as an ISSE on programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity within industrial control system

 

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Successful applicants must either have an active government security clearance or the ability to receive approval upon position acceptance.
• Must have a valid US passport or the ability to obtain one upon position acceptance.
• CompTIA Security+ (CISSP preferred)
• Ability to obtain certification and/or complete approved related training within 180 days of hire
• Linux Experience 

 

SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 

Essential Skills:

• Experience with testing methods, automated tools, plans, and procedures for verification of compliance and vulnerability requirements.
• Experience with vulnerability assessment tools, including but not limited to Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) and Host Based Security System (HBSS) and DISA SCAP/STIGs
• Experience with the Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS)
• Experience with modern networks, operating systems, databases, and virtual computing
• Ability to develop and interpret security architectures, data flow diagrams, engineering electrical/pinout drawings, and publications that depict the system(s) architecture
• Ability to be able to identify risk areas of non-compliance and propose solutions to design to full-fill operational requirements and meet cybersecurity requirements simultaneously.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams and organizations, including senior level management
• Proven ability to multi-task and deliver on-time with the highest quality

 

WORKING CONDITIONS

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